The ferryhouse is ideally situated on the River Barrow bordering counties Kilkenny, Wexford and Waterford. With some of the most spectacular walks in Leinster and Munster in close proximity, it is a superb location with a vast choice of River, Mountain and Coastal exploring to be had.

Along the Leinster way the Blackstairs Mountains offer some really exhilarating hikes including the highest peak - Mount Leinster.

A more relaxed hike along Brandon Hill, all the way down to the unique village of Inistioge is unforgettable.

Slightly further afield are the Comeragh Mountains, famously known for their ice age topography offering an array of glacier lakes and waterfalls to find along the way.

If distance walking takes your fancy, we are placed along some of the best known river tow paths in Ireland. Stretching over 70km through Co.’s Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny, this is a leisurely option with plenty of beautiful spots to call in for a pint or have a picnic along the many Lough Gates and villages including St. Mullins and Graiguenamanagh.

Fethard on Sea is roughly 25 minutes from the Ferry House and is the doorway to one of the nicest coastlines in Ireland.

For surfing and cliff walks the Hook Peninsula is famously known for exquisite beaches that have attracted surfers, diving enthusiasts and photographers from all over the world, especially in recent years as whale watching has been added to the list of attractions here.

The home of Europe’s oldest lighthouse is not to be missed.